8308.90.60.00 - Buckles and buckle clasps, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8308.90.60.00, specifically covers buckles and buckle clasps, as well as their component parts. These items are crafted from base metal and are designed for use in securing or fastening various articles. Examples include buckles for belts, handbags, luggage, and footwear, as well as the clasps that function similarly to buckles in these applications. The classification extends to any individual pieces that make up these buckles or buckle clasps, such as frames, prongs, or loops, provided they are also made of base metal and intended for this specific purpose.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 8308.90.30.00, which covers beads and spangles of base metal, this category is not concerned with decorative or ornamental elements of that nature. Furthermore, it differs from the residual category 8308.90.90.00, "Other," which would encompass any other base metal fastenings or components within the broader scope of 8308 that are not specifically listed elsewhere.

As a leaf node, 8308.90.60.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on accurately identifying the item as a buckle, buckle clasp, or a part thereof, and confirming its composition from base metal and its intended use for articles such as clothing, accessories, leather goods, or travel items, as defined by the parent heading.